Boston vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boston Rank #628

Forest Rank #725

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Boston or Forest more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Boston and Forest mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Boston and Forest boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.